
Meaning of ACTING OUT
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- [n] (psychiatry) the display of previously inhibited emotions (often in actions rather than words); considered to be healthy and therapeutic
- [n] a (usually irritating) impulsive and uncontrollable outburst by a problem child or a neurotic adult
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| | See Also: | | display, effusion, gush, outburst | |
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